What does Food And Nutrition Service do?

The Food and Nutrition Service focuses on the administration and oversight of national nutrition assistance programs. Strategic priorities include the policy analysis of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through microsimulation, the scientific review of WIC food packages, and the operational study of school meal programs. The agency emphasizes program integrity through retailer investigations and store visits to ensure compliance and effectiveness in food assistance delivery. Procurement patterns center heavily on professional services, specifically administrative and general management consulting. The agency frequently utilizes task orders for specialized research, data analysis, and policy evaluation. Other procurement needs include investigation services for program oversight and logistics support such as courier and express delivery services. The agency primarily targets vendors under NAICS 541611 for management consulting, while also engaging firms specializing in investigation services and scientific technical services. There is a demonstrated commitment to diversifying the vendor base through the use of 8(a) and SBA set-asides. Operating as a component of the Department of Agriculture, the agency manages large-scale federal nutrition initiatives. Its procurement structure involves a mix of forecast opportunities and special notices to engage the industry, utilizing both severable and non-severable task order structures for its analytical and operational requirements.

How do I find contracts from Food And Nutrition Service?

You can find contracts from Food And Nutrition Service on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does Food And Nutrition Service award?

Food And Nutrition Service awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Food And Nutrition Service?

To do business with Food And Nutrition Service, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Food And Nutrition Service?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Food And Nutrition Service in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

What set-aside programs does Food And Nutrition Service use?

Food And Nutrition Service uses 3 different set-aside programs, including 8(a) Sole Source, Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), and Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

What are the sub-agencies of Food And Nutrition Service?

Food And Nutrition Service has 7 sub-agencies that award contracts independently. Each sub-agency has its own procurement activity, NAICS codes, and contractor relationships. View the full list on the agency overview.

← Back to Agencies Directory

Federal Agency· 12F2

Food And Nutrition Service

Federal Government Agency

The Food and Nutrition Service focuses on the administration and oversight of national nutrition assistance programs. Strategic priorities include the policy analysis of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through microsimulation, the scientific review of WIC food packages, and the operational study of school meal programs.

Food And Nutrition Service is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors.

Top

Leadership and vacancies

Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Food And Nutrition Service and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.

		Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
Food And Nutrition Service	--	Vacant	Apr 2026	CA	ES	--	ALEXANDRIA, VA
Food And Nutrition Service	--	Vacant	Apr 2026	CA	ES	--	ALEXANDRIA, VA
Food And Nutrition Service	--	Vacant	Apr 2026	CA	ES	--	ALEXANDRIA, VA
Food And Nutrition Service	--	Vacant	Feb 2026	CA	ES	--	ALEXANDRIA, VA
Food And Nutrition Service	--	Vacant	Feb 2026	CA	ES	--	ALEXANDRIA, VA
Food And Nutrition Service	--	Vacant	Feb 2026	CA	ES	--	ALEXANDRIA, VA
Food And Nutrition Service	--	Vacant	Sep 2025	CA	ES	--	CHICAGO, IL
Food And Nutrition Service	--	Vacant	Sep 2025	CA	ES	--	CHICAGO, IL
Food And Nutrition Service	--	Vacant	Sep 2025	CA	ES	--	CHICAGO, IL
Food And Nutrition Service	--	Vacant	Mar 2025	CA	ES	--	ALEXANDRIA, VA

Food And Nutrition Service

Federal Government Agency

Leadership and vacancies

Recent Food And Nutrition Service Contracts

Notice of Intent to Sole Source- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children

Technical Reporting and Section 508 Accessibility Services

Expert Panel Coordination and Meeting Management

Nutrition Research and Dietary Analysis Services

Virtual Event Production and Webinar Services

Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Automated Chambers for Soil Flux Measurements

Research and Data Analysis Services

Food and Nutrition Service - Virtual Small Business Industry Day

School Meals Operations Study, School Year 2022-2023

Research Services, School Meals Operations Study, School Year 2023-2024

Search all Food And Nutrition Service contracts

Search all Food And Nutrition Service contractors

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Food And Nutrition Service do?

What contracts does Food And Nutrition Service award?

How do I do business with Food And Nutrition Service?

Who are the top contractors for Food And Nutrition Service?

What set-aside programs does Food And Nutrition Service use?

What are the sub-agencies of Food And Nutrition Service?

Recently Posted by Food And Nutrition Service

Get AI-powered intelligence on Food And Nutrition Service procurement

Recently Posted by Food And Nutrition Service

Leadership and vacancies

Recent Food And Nutrition Service Contracts

Notice of Intent to Sole Source- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children

Technical Reporting and Section 508 Accessibility Services

Expert Panel Coordination and Meeting Management

Nutrition Research and Dietary Analysis Services

Virtual Event Production and Webinar Services

Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Automated Chambers for Soil Flux Measurements

Research and Data Analysis Services

Food and Nutrition Service - Virtual Small Business Industry Day

School Meals Operations Study, School Year 2022-2023

Research Services, School Meals Operations Study, School Year 2023-2024

Search all Food And Nutrition Service contracts

Search all Food And Nutrition Service contractors

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Food And Nutrition Service do?

What contracts does Food And Nutrition Service award?

How do I do business with Food And Nutrition Service?

Who are the top contractors for Food And Nutrition Service?

What set-aside programs does Food And Nutrition Service use?

What are the sub-agencies of Food And Nutrition Service?